The Forum meets annually for two working days allocated to thematic discussions. Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Mr Fernand de Varennes, shall guide the work of the Forum, prepare its annual meetings and report on the thematic recommendations of the Forum to the Human Rights Council.

The same resolution has requested the President of the Human Rights Council to appoint for each session, on the basis of regional rotation, and in consultation with regional groups, a chairperson of the Forum among experts on minority issues.

Compilation of Recommendations of the First Four Sessions 2008 to 2011English (PDF)